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April 09, 2015
Should you have a birth plan? If so, what should it look like? Our resident midwife and acupuncturist, Elizabeth Bachner from Gracefull Birthing and Best Ever Baby joins us on Tuesday 4/14 at 10am PST for an "Ask the Expert" chat about birth plans. Post your birth plan questions on our Facebook wall then join us on our Facebook page for the chat on Tuesday! Sign up below to be eligible for prizes.
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March 26, 2015
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Here's a round up of some of our favorite mamas to follow on Instagram. We'll be doing this feature once a month and hope to share some of the inspiring women who fill our feed with beauty each day in the spirit of sharing the love in this wonderful community. We hope you enjoy! xo Dani
March 23, 2015
We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant. And while in utero they’re warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it’s a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywear, which brings our little ones right back to us. Babywearing gives both of us that closeness again, while also providing baby with numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. We call the first few months after birth the “fourth trimester,” and for good reason. Our little ones need us more than ever as they make the transition into this new, big world. And as an added bonus, our partners or caregivers can babywear too, allowing them to bond with baby in a new way, building a stronger bond between your child and the people who love her.
And really, a carried baby is a happy baby…and doesn’t that make parents happy? The closeness stimulates a beneficial hormone production (Oxytocin),
March 04, 2015
Those first months with a newborn baby are just the sweetest. Wrapped in love, the Ergobaby Wrap Carrier envelopes baby in a nurturing nest, which is so important for that fourth trimester. We're loving the newborn squish photos from our friend Samantha over on her blog Could I Have That?
With nearly two months of being a mama under my belt there are a few… scratch that… a lot of things I’ve come to depend on. At the top of the list is the Ergobaby wrap, which I never leave home without these days. Not only is my baby girl as happy as a clam when she’s bundled up right against my heart but it happens to be ten times easier when running errands, grocery shopping and getting around places where a stroller doesn’t fit.
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March 02, 2015
If you're a city mom, you know how public transportation can be daunting. Our friend Brianne Manz from Stroller in the City shares her tips for navigating the urban maze with kids in tow!
Wearing your little one on the subway or bus also makes it that much easier to get around. For starters, it eliminates the hassle of pushing a stroller (a bit of a game changer during rush hour). Another bonus? If the baby is facing in with a cover, it’ll help protect them from yucky subway grime.
Read all Brianne's tips here.
March 02, 2015
Becoming a mother is an incredible shift. Filled with beautiful moments, it’s also accompanied by a swift adjustment period. Finding a new flow between you, your babe and your partner takes patience and little support. Here are a few helpful tips that will ease the transition.
Go Lightly & Follow Your Babe
Take it easy and rest as much as time allows. The trick? Follow your babe. Try sleeping when your babe sleeps. Short power naps during the day will restore your energy quickly and make attending to your little one in the weehours of the morning much easier. If you’re not into naps, try what I call an ‘active-rest session': Pop on an audio book (maybe that parenting book you didn’t get the time to read) and let your mind unfurl for a moment.
Delegate
Let others know how they can best help you, including your partner. If your partner is going to be home with you during your maternity leave, consider delegating certain responsibilities to one another.
February 27, 2015
Each month on the second Tuesday, we will be doing an"Ask the Expert" series, where you can ask our resident experts about a variety of baby-related topics. We kicked it off this month with babywearing, of course! Here are the questions you asked and answers below.
Do you have any tips for back wearing? I have a hard time getting my little one on my back by myself.
I think so much of the back carry comes down to practice and confidence. You may want to practice over a bed or with a spotter to start, and once you do it a few times, it becomes muscle memory. The reason I like the Ergobaby back carry video (featuring a Performance Carrier and a Dad) is that it shows you how to place baby in the baby carrier on your hip first, so baby is seated completely in the baby carrier, then you reach behind you and place the strap on your shoulder opposite baby, and simply rotate the baby in the carrier around to
February 09, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it was like to work at Ergobaby? We'd love to give you a sneak peek of the fun we have each day! We will have a different Ergobaby team member take over our Instagram feed on the second Thursday of each month. And we thought we'd kick it off with where it all begins: Rodney Telford, our VP of design and product development. Ever wondered who designed the ergonomic bucket seat of the Four Position 360 Baby Carrier? Rodney is your man. Join Rodney on Thursday February 12 as he shares a day in his life of designing for Ergobaby.
February 06, 2015
Love this adventure in Los Angeles piece on the Little Hip Squeaks blog from our friend Chandra of Oh Lovely Day!
Raising a family in Southern California allows for a lot of adventures. From a mother's perspective, it is ideal because the weather is almost always beautiful, so being outdoors is almost never an issue. And when you have two little boys, getting outdoors is key. Another important part of raising a family in Los Angeles is location. Location location location. We happen to live in an area known as the Miracle Mile, which is full of fun places we can walk to. Since I have a 5 month old and a 4-year-old, we keep our radius small so that the kids (me, really) don't get overwhelmed and we're always a short walk away from home for nursing, naps, or emergency blow-out situations.
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